Resources: Tools for the Classroom

Using Google Docs in the Class

A long list of free tools that can help you with technology implementation in the classroom.

Our official YouTube channel. View videos about 21st century concepts and skills here.

Each day TeenTribune posts the most compelling, relevant and interesting news for teens and tweens. Stories are selected by teens and tweens working closely with professional journalists. Teens and tweens can comment upon these stories. They can also submit their own stories and photos.

SchoolNewspapersonline.com can help schools create simple, inexpensive digital publications.

The goal of DOGO News is to provide a fun, safe and interactive environment for children to read and learn about real world news. Our news articles, are short, simple and include photos/videos in order to keep children focused and interested. We also augment our content with an integrated dictionary for challenging words and maps for geographical context.

If you are going to use the web for research, don't be duped by what you find out there. Learn five criteria for evalution information on the web.

Open Educational Resources

Open educational resources (OER) are learning materials created by reputable organizations that are freely available for use, remixing and redistribution. For more information, click here

The JEA provides lesson plans submitted by its members, vetted by journalists and teachers, and ready to use in your English or Journalism classes.

The Newseum, a fabulous museum in Washington, DC dedicated to journalism and the history of news, offers videos and lesson plans for your classroom. The site is now in its beta form, with a public launch coming soon.

John McManus has written this book about techniques and strategies for detecting fraudulent websites and information on the web. A good read, for teachers and students alike. At the site you can sample the book, but a download or print version requires payment.